Gator Racing

Join the team

Open to all majors. No experience required.

Gator Racing is a new team, founded in fall 2026, and every role is filled by a student. If you want to race, wrench, engineer, find sponsors or tell the team’s story, there’s a place for you.

How to join

  1. Fill out the interest formTell us which roles you're curious about.
  2. Come to an info sessionMeet the officers and see what each role does. TODO: regular meeting day, time and place
  3. Pick a role and startJoin your role's group and get to work on the car.
TODO: Google Form linkTODO: GatorConnect page link

Info sessions

No info sessions scheduled yet

Fill out the interest form and we'll let you know when the next one is. Announcements also go out on Instagram at @gatorracing_.

The roles

  • Drivers

    Race the car in CRS events and give the crew feedback to improve the setup.

    • Drive in CRS race weekends
    • Debrief with crew and engineers after every session
    Time commitment
    TODO: weekly hours for drivers
    Requirements
    TODO: driver requirements and how drivers are selected (from CRS rules)

  • Crew

    Prepare and maintain the car, and run the pit on race weekends.

    • Prep and maintain the car between events
    • Work in the pit during race weekends
    Time commitment
    TODO: weekly hours for crew

  • Engineers

    Work on setup, data and reliability to make the car faster within the spec rules.

    • Plan setup changes allowed by the spec rules
    • Review data and driver feedback after each session
    Time commitment
    TODO: weekly hours for engineers

  • Business

    Find sponsors, manage the budget and handle travel and logistics.

    • Reach out to potential sponsors
    • Track the budget and plan travel to events
    Time commitment
    TODO: weekly hours for business

  • Media

    Photograph and film the team, and run our Instagram and sponsor content.

    • Shoot photos and video at events and in the shop
    • Post to Instagram and create content for sponsors
    Time commitment
    TODO: weekly hours for media

Questions

Do I need racing or car experience?

No. The team is open to all majors and no experience is required. You learn by doing.

Which majors can join?

All of them. Every role is filled by students, and each role uses different skills.

Does it cost anything to join?

TODO: dues or costs, or say there are none

How much time does it take?

TODO: typical weekly time commitment (it varies by role)

How do I become a driver?

TODO: driver requirements and selection process, based on CRS rules

Is Gator Racing part of the University of Florida?

Gator Racing is an independent student organization made up of UF students. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the University of Florida.